Copper iodide nanoparticles on poly(4-vinylpyridine): A new and efficient catalyst for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions

Poly(4-vinylpyridine)-supported nanoparticles of copper(I) iodide is reported as a new, efficient and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of 1,8-dioxooctahydroxanthenes under solvent-free conditions. This catalyst can be recovered by simple filtration and recycled up to 10 consecutive runs without losing of its efficiency.